Preview: Panthers vs. Flames, 7:30 p.m., Friday

Panthers begin five-game season-ending homestand with the Flames' only visit to the BB&T Center

April 3, 2014

Panthers vs. Flames

When/where: 7:30 p.m., BB&T Center, Sunrise

TV: None; Radio: 560-AM

Scouting report: The Panthers begin a five-game homestand to close the season with Calgary's only visit to the BB&T Center. The Flames won 4-3 in a shootout that went six rounds when the teams met Nov. 22 in Calgary. The Flames lost their first two stops on a five-game trip and will be coming off a Thursday game at Tampa Bay. F Jiri Hudler leads them with 49 points (16-33-49) in 69 games. Panthers F Brandon Pirri has nine points (5-4-9) in his past 13 games. Losers of four in a row, the Panthers may have Roberto Luongo (concussion) back in goal. RW Brad Boyes (back) is likely out; Jonathan Huberdeau (concussion) is possible, but more likely to return Sunday. The Panthers have scored shorthanded goals in back-to-back games for the fourth time in franchise history.